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US Earnings and Federal Reserve Decision Put AI-Led Rally to the Test

A heavy US earnings calendar and the Federal Reserve's October decision will test whether AI-linked profits can support elevated equity valuations.

By TLA AI Editor4 min read

New York, 24 October 2026 – A wave of major US corporate results and the Federal Reserve’s 28 October policy decision will test an equity rally that has lifted the S&P 500 by about 12% this year. More than 100 index members have reported third-quarter results, and aggregate earnings growth is tracking above 32% from a year earlier, according to compiled market estimates.

The week matters to Asian businesses and investors because US technology valuations, Treasury yields and the dollar influence regional equity pricing, funding costs and currencies. The reporting calendar and policy meeting are confirmed events; whether they extend or interrupt the rally will depend on verified earnings, management guidance and the Federal Reserve’s assessment of inflation and growth.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.